Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-06-06
THE MARSHALL MONUMENT.
The Commissioners Visit Coloma-What
they Propose Doing.

THE MARSHALL MONUMENT.
The Commissioners Visit Coloma-what
they Propose Doing.
Mountain Democrat, June Istl
On Wednesday morning last the Marshall
Monument Commission left Sacramento
by private conveyance, going direct to Co.
Iona for the purpose of taking definite ac-
ton looking to the erection of the monu-
ment at an early day. The party, consist
ing ofSenators Caminetti and Gesford, Com
missioner Miller and Clerk Hamilton, of
sacramento county, were received at Co.
Iona by committee of citizens, and by
them every facility was offered for gather
ing information of value to the Commits
sioners. 1t was soon known as decided
point that the monument is to be erected
over the grave on the summit of the knoll
overlooking the scene of the earliest dis
covery of gold upon this coast The first
consideration was the material of which
the memorial was to be constructed. AS
suggested by the Democrat, the Commission
decided to build it of material taken from
the same soil as that in which the gold was
found, and from a location as near the
point of discovery as possible. An ample
quarry of fine granite was found to exist
close to Marshall's last resting place, and
it was decided to have the monument of
this material.
THE PLAN OF THE MONUMENT
The next point under consideration was
the form of monument to be erected. After
elaboration and consultation with citizens.
1t was thought the most appropriate en-
blem would be a pedestal of massive gran
lite, surmounted by a statue of Marshall.
If this design is adopted it will show Mar
shall dressed in rough miners garb, stand
ing erect, facing north, with one hand
resting upon massive glittering cube,
representing California's gold output to
date, while with the other he points to the
exact spot where first the glittering parti-
Giles were found, showing from whence
came the beginning of that wealth which
made Marshall and California famous
before the whole world. Upon one face of
the pedestal will simply be the seal of Cali
fornia, containing that one word so appro-
pirate" Eureka" Another face will be a
representation of the old Suffer Mill, while
upon the other faces will be depicted
miners implements. The Commissioners
have not yet fully decided upon this plan,
wishing first to consult the wishes of our
citizens in the matter, but it is such an
obviously appropriate design that it can
safely be said public opinion will readily
ask its adoption. In the evening they were
serenaded at the Coioma Vineyard House
by brass band
THE TITLE TO MARSHALL HILL.
These points disposed of, the Commission
began inquiry as to the title of the land
upon which the monument is to be built.
The property is portion of the Marshall
estate. and Coroner Spencer, as admins
traitor, has just secured decree of distri-
button OF the property. 1t will go to sisters
OF the deceased in the East, and by them
sufficient will undoubtedly be decided to
the State for the purpose of erecting the
monument and providing pleasant sur
roundings. Under the appropriation the
So 600 must be used for the erection of the
monument, and cannot be diverted to buy
ing the site or constructing a road to the
place. The matter of securing these pre-
requisites for the erection of the monu-
ment the Commissioners decided should
be laid before the residents of the county,
and came over to Placerville Thursday
evening for that purpose.
A GRAND RECEPTION
They were met on arrival by large dele
CATION of the Native Sons, headed with a
brass band, who, learning of the objects of
the Commissioners, at once called together
as many members as possible granting the
Commission an audience, at the same time
rendering them a banquet at the Carey
House. At this gathering were also pres
ent a number of our leading citizens. Be-
fore this gathering the Commissioners I'M
folded their plans and desire. with the re-
suit that Placerville Parlor, Native Sons of
the Golden West, have agreed to take in
charge the matter of securing for the State
the site for the monument, and also to
secure public roadway leading to the
monument site. In this the citizens Joined
guaranteeing to aid as much as possible the
accomplishment of this object
Under this guarantee the Commission
will at once have plans and specifications
for the structure made, and advertise for
proposals for building the same, in order
to have the monument completed as speed
lily as possible.
AT THE BANQUET.
During the evening, a number of ad-
dresses were delivered by those present
Senator Caminetti ably placing before his
hearers the conception the Commission had
of their mission and duty, and what their
plans was in the matter. Senator Gesford,
in referring to the placing of the monu-
ment in this historic county, paid yerv
high compliment to the soil, climate, min
eral and agricultural wealth and possible
tiles of the section and its products, as COM
pared with valley sections, and especially
with reference to the renowned Napa val
ley which he was proud to be representa-
tive.
Commission J. H. Miller made happy
address, enlivening the company with bis
ready flowing wit and repartee, and was
followed by County Clerk Hamilton of
Sacramento, the
GUIDE AND INTERPRETER
OF the party. Several of the citizens also
made remarks relative to the Commission
and its work. as also upon the future of the
county, dealing especially upon the rail-
road situation and the efforts of the COM
mittee. two of whom were present, Messrs.
Morey and Mierson, and who, in response
to calls, made short addresses
At midnight the company adjourned
with three cheers for the Commission, the
Native Sons and the railroad, not, however,
before Commissioner J. H. Miller, ap-
piauded by the company, had stated that